Senior Payroll Specialist

Cumming Management Group•Westport, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our tight knit Payroll team. This position will be based in our Westport, CT office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in hands on payroll processing. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated payroll professional to grow their career while contributing to a high-performing organization. About the Role As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for our U.S. employees. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, reconcile payroll accounts, troubleshoot system issues, and serve as a key partner to internal teams and employees. Your expertise will help enhance our payroll systems and processes, contributing directly to operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings both precision and initiative to their work. Who You Are You are a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering accurate results. You enjoy working in a team environment, communicate effectively, and proactively seek opportunities to streamline processes. Your customer-focused mindset and adaptability make you a trusted resource within the organization. Demonstrates the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information, including personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security numbers), compensation, personnel actions, termination terms, organizational changes, and business plans. Ensures all communications and documentation are managed on a strict need to know basis and in compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training
5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations
Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll
Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Payroll
FPC certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification)

Responsibilities

Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.
Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.